Individuals who hold P status in the United States may wish to apply for PERMANENT resident status. There are multiple employment-based permanent residence options which may be available, as follows:

1. EB-1 person of extraordinary ability includes persons with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics. It is important to review the statute and regulations carefully.10 Note that a sponsoring employer is not needed for this category; however, the beneficiary must intend to continue in the area of his or her expertise.
2. EB-2 Aliens of Exceptional Ability in the sciences, arts or business is another category which may be available to musicians and performing artists, provided they have an offer of permanent employment. The definition of exceptional ability is a lesser standard than an EB-1 person of extraordinary ability.
3. LABOR Certification. Labor certification will only be available where the P visa holder is offered full-time permanent employment.
4. The Diversity Visa LOTTERY may be available to certain musicians and performing artists who are citizens of eligible countries.

For the P visa holder, the APPROVAL of a labor certification or filing of a preference petition shall not be a basis to deny a P petition or extension. Note this does not apply to essential support personnel.

Individuals who hold P status in the United States may wish to apply for permanent resident status. There are multiple employment-based permanent residence options which may be available, as follows:

For the P visa holder, the approval of a labor certification or filing of a preference petition shall not be a basis to deny a P petition or extension. Note this does not apply to essential support personnel.